Social Media & Digital Habits
Social Media & Digital Habits
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Sardinian Restaurants Ban Phone Use at Tables to Promote Family Conversation
Sardinian restaurants are testing a one-month ban on phone use during meals to encourage family conversation. The program, led by…
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Australia’s Algorithmic Opt-Out Proposal
Australia's proposed algorithmic opt-out for social media has faced criticism from Instagram and conservative commentators, raising questions about content discovery…
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Sea Bass: A Fish by Any Other Name
Sea bass names, NHS public support, and historic object destruction are explored in a collection of brief letters to The…
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Social Media Violence in Australia: The Case of Helen Haines
The tragic alleged attack on MP Helen Haines reveals a deepening culture of hostility toward women in Australia. This climate,…
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UK Online Safety Laws Fail to Protect Children, Ofcom Admits
Ofcom admits online safety laws have failed to protect children from harmful social media content. Personalised algorithms continue to push…
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Etsy Introduces New AI Rules to Combat Misleading Listings
Etsy has updated its AI policies to require unedited photos and disclose AI-generated content, aiming to reduce misleading listings and…
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YouTube Says It Isn’t Testing a Hidden Dislike Button
YouTube clarifies it is not testing a hidden dislike button for regular users. The change applies only to creators on…
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Trump Launches $25 Million Fraud Bounty Program for Public Tips
President Trump and Vice President Vance announce a $25 million fraud bounty program and $10,000 for influencer Nick Shirley. Critics…
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Social Media Violence in Australia: The Case of Helen Haines
A respected Australian MP has been violently attacked in Wangaratta. The incident highlights the dangers of online extremism and the…
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Digital Provenance: How We’ll Prove What’s Real Online
Imagine every photo and video on the internet came with a receipt. Not a shopping receipt—a “where did this come…
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